Progreso removes 1, 500 illegally dumped tires following resident complaints
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Progreso has removed 1,500 illegally dumped tires following complaints from residents. The city collaborated with Hidalgo County Precinct One to address the issue, focusing on Watts Avenue where large piles of tires were found. Resident Alicia Pina had previously raised concerns at city council meetings, highlighting the presence of truck tires. Progreso City Manager Jorge Peña stated that the cleanup is just the beginning, as the city plans to educate residents about the dangers of illegal dumping. Pina urged the community to dispose of tires properly and city leaders are considering a program for residents to turn in tires instead of dumping them.
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